Recognising sepsis, Practice Nurse

The article focuses on the treatment of sepsis. It mentions that condition carries a high mortality rate and, for survivors, is associated with long-term physical, psychological and cognitive impairments, and early recognition and prompts needed for the treatment. It also mentions that early suspicion of a diagnosis of sepsis combined with aggressive treatment is likely to reduce the rates of complications and death.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - April 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news